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Zuckerberg, Sandberg set to be deposed in Cambridge Analytica lawsuit
According to a court document, Zuckerberg will have to answer questions for up to six hours, while Sandberg could face up to five hours of deposition, reports The Verge. Sandberg is stepping down from her key role after 14 years as the company's second-highest ranking executive and the person who will replace her as Meta COO will also need to be present at the hearing.
Indian short-video apps to reach 600 million users by 2025
Indians now spend close to 156 minutes per day viewing entertainment content on their smartphones. In fact, on average, an Indian user consumes close to 38 minutes of short-form content each day. According to the report by Bengaluru-based Redseer Strategy Consultants, the next wave of internet growth is likely to come from tier 2 cities and beyond, regions which have a higher propensity to view short form videos.
You can now access screenshots on Google Photos via home screen
The app's latest version on Android now lets users open the screenshot folder directly from their phone's home screen, reports Windows Central. The app shows a shortcut when users long-press its icon on your home screen. The new update is part of Google's efforts to make the app much easier to navigate than it was during its early days.
Google fires employee who said its conversation AI is 'sentient'
Google sacked Blake Lemoine who said Google's Language Model for Dialogue Applications (LaMDA) conversation technology can behave like a human. Lemoine shared the news of his firing during a 'Big Technology' podcast on Friday, just hours after Google dismissed him. Google confirmed his dismissal, saying that the company takes the development of AI "very seriously and remains committed to responsible innovation".
Twitter reaches 238 mn users globally amid legal battle with Musk
The micro-blogging platform, locked in a battle with the Tesla CEO over the presence of bots/spam accounts on its platform, said it now has 237.8 million monetisable daily active usage (mDAU), up 16.6 per cent compared to Q2 of the prior year. "The increase was driven by ongoing product improvements and global conversation around current events," the company said late on Friday. Average US mDAU was 41.5 million for Q2, up 14.7 per cent compared to Q2 of the prior year.
SpaceX sends 46 Starlink satellites into space
The two-stage Falcon 9 rocket, which induced a scrub at T-46 seconds on Thursday, lifted off successfully from Vandenberg Space Force Base in California on Friday, reports Space.com. "Deployment of 46 Starlink satellites confirmed -- completing SpaceX's 32nd mission of 2022!a the agency tweeted. Liftoff took place at 1.40 p.m. amid severely foggy conditions on the West Coast. The launch allowed SpaceX to surpass its 31 record launches of 2021 with a 32nd record launch in 2022, and still counting.
Meta opposes CCI probe in Delhi HC, says FB can't be investigated 'due to' WhatsApp
During the course of the hearing, senior advocate Mukul Rohatgi, on behalf of Meta, pointed out that the two platforms are different entities, though Facebook acquired WhatsApp in 2014. "The ownership is common but roads are different, policies are different. As far as Facebook is concerned, the first notice to Whatsapp to make enquiry is the actual notice," he argued.
Twitter blames Elon Musk for $270 mn loss in Q2 results
Musk has terminated the $44 billion Twitter deal over the presence of bots on the platform and Twitter has sued him for cancelling the deal, with the trial now set for October in a US court. In its Q2 earnings, Twitter said that its Q2 revenue totaled $1.18 billion, a decrease of 1 per cent year-over-year, "reflecting advertising industry headwinds associated with the macroenvironment as well as uncertainty related to the pending acquisition of Twitter by an affiliate of Musk".
Discussions on with stakeholders on new IT Rules: Rajeev Chandrasekhar
In a written reply to a question in the Rajya Sabha, the minister said that the government's goals are aimed at ensuring open, safe, trusted and accountable internet for its users. "In this regard, this Ministry continues to have discussions with the concerned stakeholders including industry, legal experts and academicians to achieve our objectives including new legislations, amendments of the rules, etc.
Meta reportedly investing in Indian startup Better Opinions
The platform allows users to trade on events while matching them with a person with a complimentary trade. If the deal goes through, it will be the first time Meta will take a stake in an early-stage Indian startup, reports TechCrunch. Meta is likely to invest in the seed financing round of up to $3 million, valuing the Y-Combinator backed Better Opinions at under $25 million.
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